Nightcrawler (2014) – Filming Locations
Crime / Drama / Thriller · Directed by Dan Gilroy · Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo
When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
Where was Nightcrawler filmed?
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Lou Bloom drives through the city at night hunting for news stories and police incidents. The sprawling nocturnal landscape of LA's streets and highways is essential to the film's aesthetic, establishing the predatory nature of Lou's nightly pursuits
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Lou witnesses and films a car accident and violent crime scenes in working-class neighborhoods. The gritty industrial areas of greater Los Angeles provide authentic settings for the accidents and crimes Lou pursues with his camera
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Lou brings his footage to news stations and later pursues a relationship with news director Nina. The actual KTLA building serves as the news station where Lou hawks his footage and where the film's media critique unfolds
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Lou follows emergency vehicles and films crime scenes in residential neighborhoods, including the climactic home invasion sequence. The working-class residential areas of East Los Angeles provide the backdrop for Lou's most ethically questionable and violent footage acquisitions
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Lou drives extensively across LA's freeway system responding to police calls and emergency incidents throughout the night. The iconic LA freeway system becomes a character itself, representing the vast urban landscape Lou navigates nightly in pursuit of footage